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Pagina 147
At this time the Carthaginian battle fleet consisted of some 12o quinqueremes,
galleys propelled by fifty or more large oars, each of which was worked by five
rowers, and containing a complement of 12o marines. Against these the Romans
...
At this time the Carthaginian battle fleet consisted of some 12o quinqueremes,
galleys propelled by fifty or more large oars, each of which was worked by five
rowers, and containing a complement of 12o marines. Against these the Romans
...
Pagina 162
Battle of Cannae. oxen, who were driven by night towards Fabius' camp with
lighted faggots tied to their horns, and drew off the bewildered garrison from one
of the adjacent passes. Yet by his mere presence Fabius heartened the allies of ...
Battle of Cannae. oxen, who were driven by night towards Fabius' camp with
lighted faggots tied to their horns, and drew off the bewildered garrison from one
of the adjacent passes. Yet by his mere presence Fabius heartened the allies of ...
Pagina 445
His plan of escape was not ill founded, for (contrary to the ordinary practice in
ancient naval battles) he had taken his ships' canvas aboard and intended to sail
away before the brisk sea breeze which springs up in the Ionian Sea on summer
...
His plan of escape was not ill founded, for (contrary to the ordinary practice in
ancient naval battles) he had taken his ships' canvas aboard and intended to sail
away before the brisk sea breeze which springs up in the Ionian Sea on summer
...
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A History of Rome: Down to the Reign of Constantine M. J. Cary,H. Howard Hayes Scullard Anteprima non disponibile - 1975 |
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